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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 Images Leak Online

Images claiming to be of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 have leaked, with both devices coming in 2021.

Leak: Has the 2021 Surface Pro 8 Shown Up on eBay?

An eBay listing claims to have an engineering model of next year’s Surface Pro 8, which is available for $1,300 on the auction site.

Google Improves Gmail Grammar Checker with Microsoft Office-Like Tool

Google has improved grammar and spell checking on its Gmail client, including suggested grammar changes based on AI.

Microsoft Office turns 30 Years: Why it landed on Mac before Windows

Microsoft Office applications launched thirty years ago today, but they were available on Mac before Windows. Take a walk down memory lane and learn why Microsoft favored Mac in 1989 and what has happened to Office since.

Android Q Beta Arrives with Desktop Mode

Google has released Android Q in beta with a Continuum-style desktop mode, while the company says Project Treble will help reduce fragmentation.
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Microsoft’s Chromium Edge Browser Is Now Open for Beta Sign-Ups

Users can now sign up for the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, with the first builds expected to ship in early 2019. Other than Chrome extensions, it's unclear what users can expect.

Mozilla CEO: Microsoft’s Sunset of EdgeHTML ‘Terrible’ for Individuals, Good for Business

Microsoft's switch from EdgeHTML to Chromium puts Google close to 'complete control of the infrastructure of our online lives' warns Mozilla's Chris Beard.
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Report: Microsoft to Drop Edge in Favor of Chromium-Based Default Browser

Microsoft will reportedly move away from Edge HTML, instead pivoting to a Chromium-based browser that may be able to offer greater performance and stability. Code-named Anaheim, the project is expected to release with the Windows 10 19H1 update.

Microsoft Issues Outlook Calendar Tweak for iOS Devices

Users of iPhones and iPad with Outlook can now remove meetings from the Calendar via a single inbox button selection.

Microsoft Rolls out Windows 10 Build 17692 to Slow Ring with Gaming Performance Metrics

Windows 10 Build 17692 brings a host of improvements to many aspects of the OS, from accessibility tools to gaming, the on-screen keyboard, and more. It's available now to Slow Ring Insiders.

Everything Microsoft Announced at the Xbox E3 2018 Conference

While no consoles were announced at Xbox E3 2018, it was the busiest ever press event for Microsoft at the conference. Here’s all the details of the event with videos.

Microsoft Windows Insider Program Survey Wants Feedback on Build Delivery Methods

A new survey on the Windows Insider Program preview branch seeks to see if customers are happy with the way Microsoft delivers Windows 10 previews.
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Xbox One Backward Compatibility Gets Six New Games

Microsoft has expanded its Xbox One Backward Compatibility program with six new games, including the hugely successful Saints Row: The Third.

The Microsoft Elite Programs Lets Employees Test Insider Builds Before You Do

The Microsoft Elite program includes a global leaderboard of all internal volunteers, with rewards for feedback across Windows 10, Xbox, Office 365, and mobile apps. It currently has over 26,000 members.

Microsoft Announces General Availability of Visual Studio 2017

The company has been developing Visual Studio 2017 for a long time through preview and release candidate branches. Full launch of the improved suite coincides with the 20th anniversary of the first Visual Studio.
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Microsoft Announces March 7 Release for Visual Studio 2017

March 7 will commemorate both the launch of Visual Studio 2017 and the celebration of Visual Studio's 20th birthday. A launch event will run for two days, detailing changes and providing training to new users.
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS Gets New Add-Ins for Evernote, GIPHY, Nimble, Trello and Smartsheet

Microsoft has collaborated with the services to bring their add-ins to Outlook on iOS. The company is also releasing own add-ins for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Translator and promises more extensions for the future.
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Microsoft Reveals Windows Defender Security Center for Windows 10

The new Windows Defender Security Center will act as a base for users to view and manage security on Windows 10. The company says the hub will protect the platform by default and help users understand any third-party partner AV’s.
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Microsoft: Windows 7 Can’t Keep up with Increased Security Requirements, unlike Windows 10

Germany's head of Windows has pointed out several security issues of Windows 7, recommending organizations upgrade to Windows 10 before the extended support license runs out in three years time.
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Microsoft Debuts Windows Insider Community Blog

The company has decided to expand the Windows Insider Program with a new blog. Microsoft allows contributions from Insiders and Fellows, as well as offering insights from the Windows Team and engineers behind the platform.

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